cutaneous mycosis

cutaneous mycosis

[kyü¦tān·ē·əs mī′kō·səs]

(medicine)

Any of a group of infections (collectively known as dermatophytoses, ringworms, or tineas) that are caused by keratinophilic fungi (dermatophytes). In general, the infections are limited to the nonliving keratinized layers of skin, hair, and nails, but a variety of pathologic changes can occur depending on the etiologic agent, site of infection, and immune status of the host.

The main consideration in the differential diagnosis is a deep, cutaneous mycosis, and common pathogens include Coccidioides immitis, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, and Cryptococcus neoformans (Table).

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